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    About Hex Nuts
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    Choose a hex nut with the right profile, material, and strength for your application.

    Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Hex Nuts.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Hex Nuts.

    The most commonly used hex nuts, these are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    These Grade 5 or Class 8 nuts are your go-to for fastening most machinery and equipment. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—With a more durable finish than clear zinc plating, these nuts are suitable for most wet and outdoor environments. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that stainless steel can.
    Black-Oxide Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5Class 8
    DIN 93410090591A15400000
     
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5Class 8
    DIN 93410097700A1500000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5Class 8
    DIN 9342590593A00600000
     
    Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5Class 8
    DIN 93410090592A0180000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments, but won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these nuts won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Black-Oxide 316 Stainless Steel—Combines a finished appearance with the rust resistance of 316 stainless steel. Even if the coating wears off, these nuts will hold up in just about any environment, including salt water and most chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5DIN 9342591828A25500000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5DIN 9341098676A1160000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5DIN 9342594150A11600000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Black-Oxide 316 Stainless Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5DIN 9341092233A11700000
     
    Brass
    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, brass nuts are commonly used to secure electrical equipment, such as circuit board assemblies and mounting brackets, inside enclosures. They're also softer than most metals, so they won't damage other fastening components.
    Thread
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    mm
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    Specs.
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    Pkg.
    Brass
    M7 × 1 mm115.5DIN 9341090690A05200000
     

    Thin-Profile Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Thin-Profile Hex Nuts.
    About half the height of standard-profile nuts, these fit in spaces with low clearance. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against another hex nut to hold it in place.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    These Grade 5 or Class 04 nuts are your go-to for fastening most machinery and equipment. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M7 × 1 mm113.5Class 04
    DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A152000000
     

    Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Versatile yet economical, these are the most commonly used locknuts. The nylon insert grips the screw to prevent loosening from moderate vibration without damaging threads. However, the insert may become brittle if exposed to high temperatures. These locknuts are reusable a handful of times, but the holding power decreases with each use.
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    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    These Grade 5 or Class 8 nuts are your go-to for fastening most machinery and equipment. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M7 × 1 mm117.5Class 8
    185DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A21200000
     

    12-Point-Drive Flange Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flange Nuts. 12-Point-Drive Flange Nuts.
    The star-shaped head has more points of contact than a hex head nut, so you can achieve a better grip and a tighter fit without flattening the sides of the nut. Great for cramped spaces without a lot of clearance, these nuts twist on from any angle with a standard wrench. They have a flange that distributes pressure evenly across the mounting surface without the need for a separate washer. Also known as collar nuts.
    Steel
    Black-Oxide Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating that creates a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
    Flange,
    mm
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Each
    Black-Oxide Steel
    M7 × 1 mm97121.690759A73000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    High-Temperature A286 Stainless Steel—Stronger than 316 stainless steel and withstand high temperatures up to 1500° F. These nuts resist corrosion from chemicals, such as bleach and chlorine, but they won't hold up to salt water as well as 316 stainless steel.
    Flange,
    mm
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Each
    High-Temperature A286 Stainless Steel
    M7 × 1 mm97121.690997A22000000
     

    Top-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Top-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts.
    Irregularly shaped threads at the top of these locknuts grip the screw for a stronger hold than nylon-insert locknuts. Although the threads prevent the nut from backing out due to vibration, they also increase the effort to install and remove. To get these nuts off, you may need special tools, such as an impact wrench or propane torch. Nuts are not reusable.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these locknuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5DIN 980, ISO 7042590045A114000000
     

    Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts.
    Also known as reversible locknuts, these thread on from either side, so you don't have to worry about fastening them incorrectly and damaging your screw. The irregularly shaped threads in the middle grip the screw for a stronger hold than nylon-insert locknuts. Although the threads prevent the nut from backing out due to vibration, they also increase the effort to install and remove. To get these nuts off, you may need special tools, such as an impact wrench or propane torch. Nuts are not reusable.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    These Grade 5 or Class 8 nuts are your go-to for fastening most machinery and equipment. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M7 × 1 mm115.5Class 8
    592048A13000000
     

    Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Externally Threaded Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style B.

    Style B

    Operating with less backlash (play) than Metric Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, these provide increased nut life and more reliable movement in automated systems. Also known as single-start and self-locking lead screws and nuts, they have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. The nut travels only when the screw turns, so your system won't unexpectedly move when the lead screw is at rest. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size, thread type, thread size, thread pitch, and number of thread starts.
    Externally Threaded Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Externally Threaded Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style B.

    Style B

    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
    External
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    Style
    Thread
    Size
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    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Size
    Lg.
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Each
    PEEK
    BM3 × 0.5 mm13/32"0.311"0.276"Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    1:110.5M7 × 0.75 mm5/32"Durometer 83DNot Rated590500A230000000
     

    Threaded Rod Sockets

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Sockets. Threaded Rod Sockets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sockets. Threaded Rod Sockets.
    The opening is designed to grip threaded rod for quick installation and removal without damaging the threads.
    Chrome-Plated Steel
    For Thread
    Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    OD
    Each
    3/8" Square Drive
    M7
    1 3/4"1"1803N17000000
     

    Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Externally Threaded Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style C.

    Style C

    Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than lead screws with a single thread start. Operating with less backlash (play) than Metric Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, these lead screws and nuts provide increased nut life and more reliable movement in automated systems. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size and number of thread starts.
    Externally Threaded Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Externally Threaded Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style C.

    Style C

    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
    External
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    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Size
    Lg.
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Each
    PEEK
    CM3 × 0.5 mm13/32"0.311"0.276"Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    2:121M7 × 0.75 mm5/32"Durometer 83DNot Rated44537N164000000
    CM3 × 0.5 mm13/32"0.311"0.276"Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    6:163M7 × 0.75 mm5/32"Durometer 83DNot Rated44537N16500000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Drill Bit, Installation Tool and Through-Hole Tap. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools, Pronged, Drill Bit, Through-Hole Tap, Installation Tool.

    Drill Bit, Installation Tool

    and Through-Hole Tap

    Quickly restore stripped threads—these inserts come with through-hole taps and installation tools. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M7 x 1 mm10.57.25
    0.281"10Drill Bit
    Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap
    91732A950000000
     

    Helical Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools.
    Repair damaged threads or create new ones. These convenient assortments include helical inserts, an installation tool for each thread size, a drill bit, and a tap. The inserts are also known as Heli-Coil inserts.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Thread
    Spacing
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    18Drill Bit
    Installation Tool
    M7×1 mm Thread × 10.5 mm Installed Lg. (6 Each)
    M7×1 mm Thread × 14 mm Installed Lg. (6 Each)
    M7×1 mm Thread × 7 mm Installed Lg. (6 Each)
    Through-Hole Tap
    Coarse
    9/32"
    0.281"91732A949000000
     

    Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    Pronged

    The irregularly shaped threads tightly grip screws to prevent them from loosening or backing out under vibration. Use these inserts to create or repair threads in pumps and other machinery that shakes and rattles. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts.
    Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, and an installation tool.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Through-Hole
    Taps
    Closed-End
    Hole Taps
    Installation
    Tools
    Prong
    Break-Off Tools
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M7 x 1 mm77.3
    7.3SAE MA3329-1071090296A3110000091709A20300000091709A53600000090261A193000000092955A2050000000
    M7 x 1 mm10.57.3
    7.3SAE MA3329-1571090296A312000091709A2030000091709A5360000090261A19300000092955A205000000
    M7 x 1 mm147.3
    7.3DIN 8140, SAE MA3329-207590296A313000091709A2030000091709A5360000090261A19300000092955A205000000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    Pronged

    Restore, reinforce, or create threads in metal. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, they're often used in engine heads and machinery housings where strong connections are critical. Unlike threadlocking inserts, you can remove and reuse them without them losing their strength.
    Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, and an installation tool.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Through-Hole
    Taps
    Closed-End
    Hole Taps
    Installation
    Tools
    Prong
    Break-Off Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M7 x 1 mm77.3
    7.3DIN 8140, SAE MA3279-1071091732A6390000091709A20300000091709A53600000090261A193000000092955A2050000000———0
    M7 x 1 mm10.57.3
    7.3DIN 8140, SAE MA3279-1571091732A263000091709A2030000091709A5360000090261A19300000092955A2050000001091732A950000000
    M7 x 1 mm147.3
    7.3DIN 8140, SAE MA3279-2071091732A7850000091709A2030000091709A5360000090261A19300000092955A205000000———0
     
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